About the Festac Tanker Explosion

Right now in Festac, Lagos Nigeria a tanker filled with diesel caught fire along the Amuwo Odofin Festac axis link bridge destroying lots of cars of which a car mart lost lots to his cars on display to this accident.

Speaking to one of the drivers of the buses which was caught in this tragic act said the tanker driver was on reverse on the bridge which links Festac Town to Amuwo Odofin when he lost control and the tanker suddenly fell.

Prior to this, there was leakage of diesel and then an outburst. Residents tried to call Fire Service but there was no prompt response as the fire service which came said they had no water before waiting for another.

The Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Comrade Valentine Buraimoh and Hon Dipo Olorunrinu were present to calm the situation as well as the DPO of Police Force Area E Festac town.